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Lake Oswego

Oregon · 40,731 residents · 10.83 sq mi
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Lake Oswego is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,444. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $659,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 74% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40,731
+15%since 2000
from 35,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,761 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 3,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+15%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K33K36K39K42K1990201020202024Lake Oswego
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,444
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,597 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,276
+67%since 2000
from $42,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$659,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,725
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $839 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+44%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(31,642)
Black0.6%(216)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(820)
Asian4.6%(1,607)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(6,413)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(32,114)
Black0.8%(310)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(2,145)
Asian8.2%(3,340)
Other6.9%(2,818)
Diversity Score45.5%(18,527)
Diversity Score
45
+150%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 97.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+87%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
65.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

Lake Oswego, Oregon has about 40,731 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

The typical household in Lake Oswego, Oregon earns about $114,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Oswego, Oregon expensive?

In Lake Oswego, Oregon, the median home is worth about $659,400, and the typical rent is about $1,725 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

About 73.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Oswego, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Oswego, Oregon?

About 3.2% of people in Lake Oswego, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Oswego, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Oswego, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,287 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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